Tokina Voids Contest Winner Over AI Submission Claims
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Tokina disqualified its own contest winner after Reddit did the judging panel's job for them. The practical takeaway: if you're entering manufacturer competitions, keep your RAWs and your EXIF data intact, because crowdsourced scrutiny is now faster than any official review process. Brands running these contests need tighter submission rules upfront, not damage control after the winner announcement.
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